John Deere 7185J Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The John Deere 7185J transmission listing shows 16-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 9.3 mph reverse. Transmission options include AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, and PowerShift.

Gear count16-speed
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed15 km/h
Transmission optionsAutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad + 3 more
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser

John Deere 7185J Transmission Specs

Transmission gear count 16-speed
Top forward speed 24.9 mph
Top reverse speed 9.3 mph
Transmission options AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser
Shuttle or reverser type PowerReverser

Transmission Speed Comparison Chart

Top forward speed comparison

This model

24.9 mph

Average

17.9 mph

Low

1.6 mph

High

31.1 mph

Top reverse speed comparison

This model

9.3 mph

Average

11.4 mph

Low

1.7 mph

High

31.1 mph

John Deere 7185J Extra Transmission Notes

Gear note For the John Deere 7185J, the main transmission numbers captured here are a 16-speed transmission figure. These are the specs buyers usually compare first because they show the usable gearing range
Speed note The John Deere 7185J speed data lists 24.9 mph forward and 9.3 mph reverse. Reverse speed is noticeably lower than forward speed, which is common on many tractor transmissions
Options note Transmission options captured for the John Deere 7185J include AutoPowr, IVT, CommandQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad, PowerShift, PowerReverser. The long option list usually means this model family had multiple transmission packages across trims, years or markets
Reverser note The John Deere 7185J listing includes PowerReverser. That is a useful buyer detail for loader work, shuttling and frequent forward/reverse direction changes
Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Transmission specs can change by year, trim, region, tire size and option package. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information.